HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

ULTRA STRUCTURE OF PLANT CELLS AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rocks are not living because
A
they never move
B
they aren’t needed for humans
C
they are not made of cells
D
they don’t break down
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Instead of cells, a non-living thing is made up of elements or compounds that form from chemical reactions. Examples of non-living things are rocks, water, and air.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rocks do not have cells. Only living things have cells and rock is a non living thing. You can read about the Plant Tissues – Classification, Definition, Types in the given link.

Detailed explanation-3: -Non-living things are inanimate objects or forces with the ability to influence, shape, alter a habitat, and impact its life. Some examples of non-living things include rocks, water, weather, climate, and natural events such as rockfalls or earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Only living beings are composed of one or more cells. Rocks are composed of mineral grains such as quartz and feldspar, which are far less complex than cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biologic sedimentary rocks form when living organisms die, pile up, and are then compressed and cemented together. Types of biologic sedimentary rock include coal (accumulated plant material that is carbon-rich), or limestone and coquina (rocks made of marine organisms).

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